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| birth_name = Patrick Timothy McHenry
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| birth_place = [[Gastonia, North Carolina]], U.S.
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| known_for = Chair of the [[House Financial Services Committee]]; Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives (2023)
| known_for = Chair of the House Financial Services Committee; Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives (2023)
| education = [[Belmont Abbey College]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
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'''Patrick Timothy McHenry''' (born October 22, 1975) is an American politician who served as the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. representative]] for [[North Carolina's 10th congressional district]] from 2005 to 2025. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], McHenry rose through the ranks of House Republican leadership over the course of his two-decade congressional career, serving as a chief deputy whip, ranking member, and ultimately chair of the [[House Financial Services Committee]]. In October 2023, he gained national attention when he was designated [[Speaker pro tempore of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker pro tempore]] following the unprecedented removal of [[Kevin McCarthy]] as [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]], a role he held for 22 days until [[Mike Johnson (Louisiana politician)|Mike Johnson]] was elected Speaker. Before entering Congress, McHenry served a single term in the [[North Carolina House of Representatives]]. He was the dean of [[North Carolina]]'s congressional delegation, a distinction he shared with fellow Republican Representative [[Virginia Foxx]].<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Since leaving Congress in January 2025, McHenry has remained active in policy advocacy, particularly in the financial technology and prediction markets sectors.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-13 |title=Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers |url=https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry |work=Axios |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Patrick Timothy McHenry (born October 22, 1975) is an American politician who served as the [[U.S. representative]] for [[North Carolina's 10th congressional district]] from 2005 to 2025. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], McHenry rose through the ranks of House Republican leadership to become one of the most influential figures in congressional financial policy, serving as chairman of the [[House Financial Services Committee]] from 2023 to 2025 and as the committee's ranking member from 2019 to 2023. He gained national attention in October 2023 when he was designated [[Speaker pro tempore of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker pro tempore]] of the U.S. House of Representatives for 22 days following the unprecedented removal of Speaker [[Kevin McCarthy]] through a motion to vacate the chair. Before entering Congress, McHenry served one term in the [[North Carolina House of Representatives]]. During his two decades in the U.S. House, he became recognized as a key Republican voice on matters of financial regulation, digital assets, and fintech innovation. He was the dean of North Carolina's congressional delegation, a distinction he shared with fellow Representative [[Virginia Foxx]].<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> After leaving Congress in January 2025, McHenry transitioned into the private sector, taking on advisory roles related to prediction markets and financial technology.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-13 |title=Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers |url=https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry |work=Axios |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Patrick Timothy McHenry was born on October 22, 1975, in [[Gastonia, North Carolina]], a city in the western part of the state.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in the region that would later form the core of the congressional district he represented for two decades. McHenry developed an interest in politics at a young age and became involved in Republican Party activities during his formative years.
Patrick Timothy McHenry was born on October 22, 1975, in Gastonia, North Carolina.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in the western North Carolina region, an area characterized by its small-town communities and manufacturing-based economy. McHenry became involved in Republican politics at a young age, developing an interest in conservative governance and public policy during his formative years.


As a young man, McHenry worked in various political roles that helped him build connections within the North Carolina Republican establishment and the national party. His early political involvement included work on campaigns and with party organizations, which gave him experience in electoral politics and grassroots organizing before he sought office himself.<ref name="washmonthly">{{cite web |title=Washington Monthly profile |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704230015/http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2005/0510.wallace-wells.html |publisher=Washington Monthly |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
McHenry's early engagement with politics was notable for its intensity and precociousness. As a young man in North Carolina, he immersed himself in the organizational machinery of the Republican Party, gaining experience in campaign operations and political strategy. His involvement in Republican circles during the 1990s provided him with connections and institutional knowledge that would prove instrumental in his later political career.<ref name="wm">{{cite web |title=Patrick McHenry profile |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704230015/http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2005/0510.wallace-wells.html |publisher=Washington Monthly |date=2005-10 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


McHenry's upbringing in the foothills of western North Carolina shaped his political identity as a conservative Republican. The region, characterized by its mix of small towns and rural communities, provided a political base that would prove receptive to McHenry's brand of conservatism throughout his congressional career.
His early political activities included work on behalf of Republican candidates and causes in North Carolina. McHenry built a reputation within state party circles as an energetic and ambitious young operative, qualities that helped position him for his own eventual entry into electoral politics. His roots in western North Carolina would remain central to his political identity throughout his career, as he consistently represented communities in that part of the state during his time in both the state legislature and the U.S. Congress.


== Education ==
== Education ==


McHenry attended [[Belmont Abbey College]], a private Catholic liberal arts college located in [[Belmont, North Carolina]], near his hometown of Gastonia. He earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree from the institution.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Belmont Abbey College, founded by [[Benedictine]] monks, is one of the smaller Catholic colleges in the southeastern United States. McHenry's education there provided him with a foundation in the liberal arts before he pursued a career in politics and government.
McHenry attended [[Belmont Abbey College]], a small Catholic liberal arts institution located in Belmont, North Carolina, near Charlotte. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the college.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Belmont Abbey College, founded by Benedictine monks in 1876, is known for its emphasis on Catholic intellectual tradition and liberal arts education. McHenry's time at the college coincided with his continued involvement in Republican politics in North Carolina.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== North Carolina House of Representatives ===
=== North Carolina House of Representatives ===


Before running for Congress, McHenry served one term in the [[North Carolina House of Representatives]], gaining experience in state-level governance and building name recognition among Republican voters in the western part of the state.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His time in the state legislature was relatively brief, as he soon set his sights on a seat in the U.S. Congress. His single term in Raleigh nonetheless provided him with legislative experience and connections that aided his subsequent congressional campaign.
Before entering federal politics, McHenry served one term as a member of the [[North Carolina House of Representatives]]. His tenure in the state legislature provided him with direct legislative experience and a platform from which to pursue higher office. During his time in Raleigh, McHenry participated in state-level policy debates and further established his credentials as a conservative Republican legislator.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== Election to Congress ===
His single term in the state House served primarily as a stepping stone to his successful campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives. McHenry's ambition to serve at the federal level was apparent from early in his political career, and his state legislative service gave him the elected-office experience and name recognition necessary to mount a competitive congressional campaign.


McHenry was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, winning the seat for [[North Carolina's 10th congressional district]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick McHenry — Candidate Detail |url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=10402 |publisher=Our Campaigns |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The district, located in western North Carolina, included communities such as [[Hickory, North Carolina|Hickory]] and [[Mooresville, North Carolina|Mooresville]]. At the time of his election, McHenry was 29 years old, making him one of the youngest members of the 109th Congress when he took office in January 2005.
=== U.S. House of Representatives ===


McHenry won reelection consistently throughout his tenure, reflecting the Republican-leaning nature of his district. His Federal Election Commission filings document his campaign activities over the course of his congressional career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick McHenry — FEC Candidate Information |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4NC10047 |publisher=Federal Election Commission |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Election results from North Carolina confirmed his repeated victories in both primary and general elections.<ref>{{cite web |title=North Carolina Election Results |url=http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/7937/13362/en/reports.html |publisher=Clarity Elections |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Election to Congress ====


=== House Republican Leadership ===
McHenry was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, winning the seat for North Carolina's 10th congressional district. The district, located in the western part of the state, included communities such as Hickory and Mooresville.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> At the time of his election, McHenry was among the youngest members of the 109th Congress, taking office in January 2005 at the age of 29.


McHenry's rise within the Republican conference was marked by his appointment as House Republican chief deputy whip, a position he held from August 1, 2014, to January 3, 2019. In this role, he served under Speakers [[John Boehner]] and [[Paul Ryan]], working to secure Republican votes on key legislation and maintain party discipline on the House floor.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He succeeded [[Peter Roskam]] in the position and was in turn succeeded by [[Drew Ferguson]].
McHenry won re-election repeatedly in subsequent cycles, holding the seat through multiple redistricting processes. His campaign finances were tracked by the Federal Election Commission under candidate ID H4NC10047.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patrick McHenry — Candidate Overview |url=https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4NC10047 |publisher=Federal Election Commission |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His electoral success in the reliably Republican district allowed him to focus considerable energy on building influence within the House Republican Conference and on committee work.


The chief deputy whip position placed McHenry at the center of Republican legislative strategy during a tumultuous period for the party. He served during the latter years of the Obama administration and the early years of the Trump administration, navigating intra-party tensions between establishment Republicans and the growing conservative insurgency within the House Republican conference.
==== Rise in Republican Leadership ====


=== House Financial Services Committee ===
McHenry's ascent within the House Republican leadership structure was steady and deliberate. On August 1, 2014, he was appointed House Republican chief deputy whip, serving under Speakers [[John Boehner]] and [[Paul Ryan]]. In this role, McHenry was responsible for helping count and secure votes on key legislation, serving as a crucial liaison between Republican leadership and the broader conference. He succeeded [[Peter Roskam]] in the position and served until January 3, 2019, when he was succeeded by [[Drew Ferguson]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Member, Patrick McHenry |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792 |publisher=Congress.gov |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


McHenry's most prominent committee assignment was on the [[House Financial Services Committee]], where he served for many years and eventually rose to its top positions. From January 3, 2019, to January 3, 2023, he served as the ranking member of the committee, the top Republican on the panel, during a period when Democrats controlled the House and [[Maxine Waters]] served as chair.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Profile — Patrick McHenry |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792 |publisher=Congress.gov |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
The chief deputy whip position placed McHenry at the center of House Republican legislative strategy during a tumultuous period that included internal party disputes over government funding, immigration policy, and the speakership itself. His ability to navigate these factional tensions contributed to his reputation as a pragmatic operator within the Republican Conference.


When Republicans regained control of the House following the 2022 midterm elections, McHenry became chair of the House Financial Services Committee on January 3, 2023, succeeding Waters.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Profile — Patrick McHenry |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792 |publisher=Congress.gov |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> As chair, McHenry oversaw the committee's jurisdiction over banking, insurance, housing, and securities regulation. He played a central role in shaping Republican policy on financial regulation, digital assets, and cryptocurrency during the 118th Congress.
==== House Financial Services Committee ====


McHenry's chairmanship was notable for its focus on financial technology and digital assets. He championed legislation aimed at creating a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital tokens, positioning himself as one of Congress's leading voices on the intersection of technology and financial services. His work on the committee drew attention from both the financial industry and technology sector.
McHenry's most consequential committee assignment was his service on the [[House Financial Services Committee]], where he eventually became one of the most influential voices on financial regulation in Congress. When Democrats took control of the House in January 2019, McHenry assumed the position of ranking member of the committee, serving as the senior Republican on the panel opposite Chairwoman [[Maxine Waters]]. He held the ranking member position from January 3, 2019, to January 3, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member, Patrick McHenry |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792 |publisher=Congress.gov |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


He served as chair until January 3, 2025, when he was succeeded by [[French Hill]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Profile — Patrick McHenry |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792 |publisher=Congress.gov |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
When Republicans regained the House majority following the 2022 midterm elections, McHenry ascended to the chairmanship of the Financial Services Committee on January 3, 2023. He succeeded Maxine Waters in the role and served as chairman until January 3, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member, Patrick McHenry |url=https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792 |publisher=Congress.gov |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> As chairman, McHenry oversaw the committee's jurisdiction over banking, insurance, securities, housing, and financial technology. He was succeeded as chairman by [[French Hill]] of Arkansas.


=== Speaker Pro Tempore ===
During his time leading the Financial Services Committee, McHenry focused on issues related to digital assets, cryptocurrency regulation, and financial technology innovation. He championed legislation aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets and worked on bipartisan efforts to modernize the financial regulatory system. His committee work on these topics established him as one of the leading congressional figures in the emerging debate over how the federal government should regulate cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.


On October 3, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove [[Kevin McCarthy]] as Speaker through a [[motion to vacate the chair]], the first time in American history that such a motion had succeeded. Following McCarthy's removal, McHenry was designated as [[Speaker pro tempore of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker pro tempore]], a position that had been established under House rules for situations in which the Speaker's office becomes vacant.<ref name="rollcall">{{cite news |date=2025-09-16 |title=Patrick McHenry looks back on three weeks in the hot seat |url=https://rollcall.com/2025/09/16/patrick-mchenry-looks-back-on-three-weeks-in-the-hot-seat/ |work=Roll Call |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Speaker Pro Tempore ====


McHenry served as Speaker pro tempore from October 3 to October 25, 2023, a period of 22 days during which the House was largely paralyzed as Republicans struggled to elect a new Speaker. The House could not conduct regular legislative business during this period, as the Speaker pro tempore's powers were limited compared to those of a fully elected Speaker. The question of the extent of the Speaker pro tempore's authority became a subject of debate among constitutional scholars and congressional proceduralists.
McHenry's most prominent moment on the national political stage came on October 3, 2023, when he was designated Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives. This occurred following the historic removal of Speaker [[Kevin McCarthy]] through a motion to vacate the chair — the first successful such motion in the history of the House. McCarthy had placed McHenry's name on a secret list of designated successors, as required under House rules, to serve as Speaker pro tempore in the event that the Speaker's office became vacant.<ref name="rollcall">{{cite news |date=2025-09-16 |title=Patrick McHenry looks back on three weeks in the hot seat |url=https://rollcall.com/2025/09/16/patrick-mchenry-looks-back-on-three-weeks-in-the-hot-seat/ |work=Roll Call |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


During his tenure as Speaker pro tempore, McHenry presided over the House chamber as multiple Republican candidates sought to secure the votes needed to become Speaker. The process was contentious and drawn out, with several candidates failing to win sufficient support from the Republican conference. McHenry's role required him to navigate the unprecedented situation with institutional awareness and procedural knowledge.
McHenry served in this extraordinary role for 22 days, from October 3 to October 25, 2023, when [[Mike Johnson]] was elected as the new Speaker of the House. The period of McHenry's service as Speaker pro tempore was marked by intense negotiations among House Republicans over who should succeed McCarthy. Multiple candidates for Speaker were nominated and failed to secure the necessary majority of votes on the House floor before Johnson ultimately prevailed.


On October 25, 2023, [[Mike Johnson (Louisiana politician)|Mike Johnson]] of Louisiana was elected Speaker of the House, ending McHenry's service as Speaker pro tempore. McHenry subsequently returned to his position as chair of the House Financial Services Committee.
The role of Speaker pro tempore during a vacancy is constitutionally and procedurally distinct from the full speakership. McHenry presided over the House chamber during this interim period but the scope of his authority was a matter of debate. Some members argued that the Speaker pro tempore should exercise the full powers of the Speaker, while others contended that the role was limited to presiding over the election of a new Speaker. McHenry generally adopted a restrained interpretation of his authority during this period.<ref name="rollcall" />


In September 2025, McHenry returned to the Capitol to accept an award and reflected on his experience during those tumultuous three weeks. He discussed the chaos and resilience of the legislative process during that period.<ref name="rollcall" />
In September 2025, McHenry returned to the Capitol to accept an award and reflected publicly on his experience serving as Speaker pro tempore. He described the period as one characterized by both chaos and resilience within the legislative process.<ref name="rollcall" />


=== Departure from Congress ===
==== Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus ====


McHenry announced that he would not seek reelection in 2024, choosing to retire from Congress at the end of the 118th Congress in January 2025. His departure marked the end of a 20-year tenure representing North Carolina's 10th congressional district. At the time of his retirement, McHenry was the dean of North Carolina's congressional delegation, a distinction he shared with Representative Virginia Foxx, who had also entered Congress in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=McHenry, Patrick T. |url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156 |publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
McHenry was also involved in the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, which focused on modernizing the nation's emergency communications infrastructure. The caucus advocated for the transition from legacy 9-1-1 systems to next-generation technology capable of handling text, data, and video communications from the public to emergency services.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus |url=http://www.ng911institute.org/about-the-congressional-nextgen-9-1-1-caucus |publisher=NG911 Institute |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
==== Republican Study Committee ====
 
During his time in Congress, McHenry was associated with the [[Republican Study Committee]], the largest caucus of conservative Republicans in the House. The RSC has historically served as an organizational vehicle for advancing conservative policy priorities within the House Republican Conference.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republican Study Committee |url=https://rsc-walker.house.gov/ |publisher=Republican Study Committee |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
==== Decision Not to Seek Re-election ====
 
McHenry announced that he would not seek re-election in 2024, bringing his congressional career to a close after ten terms. He departed Congress on January 3, 2025, having served for two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives. His departure marked the end of a career that had seen him rise from one of the youngest members of Congress to the chairman of one of its most powerful committees.


=== Post-Congressional Career ===
=== Post-Congressional Career ===


After leaving Congress in January 2025, McHenry transitioned to the private sector while maintaining involvement in policy advocacy. He became particularly active in the area of prediction markets, an emerging financial sector that allows participants to trade on the outcomes of future events.
After leaving Congress, McHenry transitioned into roles in the private sector, particularly in areas related to financial technology and prediction markets. In January 2026, the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM), a bipartisan coalition focused on preserving access to prediction markets, announced that McHenry would serve as chairman and senior advisor. Former Democratic Representative [[Sean Patrick Maloney]] was named as the organization's CEO and president.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Coalition for Prediction Markets Names Former U.S. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney as CEO and President and Chairman Patrick McHenry as Senior Advisor |date=2026-01-13 |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-coalition-for-prediction-markets-names-former-us-congressman-sean-patrick-maloney-as-ceo-and-president-and-chairman-patrick-mchenry-as-senior-advisor-302659139.html |work=PR Newswire |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In January 2026, the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM), a bipartisan coalition focused on preserving access to prediction markets, announced that McHenry would serve as senior advisor and chairman of the organization. Former Democratic Congressman [[Sean Patrick Maloney]] was named CEO and president of the same organization.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-13 |title=The Coalition for Prediction Markets Names Former U.S. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney as CEO and President and Chairman Patrick McHenry as Senior Advisor |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-coalition-for-prediction-markets-names-former-us-congressman-sean-patrick-maloney-as-ceo-and-president-and-chairman-patrick-mchenry-as-senior-advisor-302659139.html |work=PR Newswire |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The bipartisan pairing of McHenry and Maloney reflected the organization's effort to advocate for federal regulation of prediction markets rather than a patchwork of state-level regulations.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-13 |title=Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers |url=https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry |work=Axios |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
The coalition's stated goal was to ensure that federal law, rather than a patchwork of state regulations, would govern the prediction markets industry.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-13 |title=Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers |url=https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry |work=Axios |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The bipartisan nature of the organization, pairing a former Republican committee chairman with a former Democratic member, reflected the cross-party interest in prediction market regulation.


McHenry and Maloney spoke publicly about the rapidly expanding prediction markets industry, including platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, discussing their potential role in financial markets and the importance of establishing a clear regulatory framework.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-02-11 |title=Former lawmakers turn their attention to rapidly expanding prediction markets |url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/02/11/prediction-market-kalshi-polymarket-mchenry |work=Spectrum News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
McHenry's involvement with prediction markets drew attention given his prior role overseeing financial regulation as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. In February 2026, he and Maloney spoke publicly about the rapidly expanding prediction markets sector, discussing the regulatory challenges and opportunities presented by platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-02-11 |title=Former lawmakers turn their attention to rapidly expanding prediction markets |url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/02/11/prediction-market-kalshi-polymarket-mchenry |work=Spectrum News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In January 2026, McHenry was interviewed by Politico about his post-congressional activities and views on technology and financial policy, further establishing his role as a commentator and advocate in the financial technology space.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-16 |title=5 Questions for Patrick McHenry |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/digital-future-daily/2026/01/16/5-questions-for-patrick-mchenry-00733800 |work=Politico |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
His post-congressional activities also included media commentary on legislative matters. In January 2026, McHenry appeared on Bloomberg to discuss government funding negotiations in the House of Representatives and the nomination of Kevin Warsh.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-31 |title=Watch Patrick McHenry on Govt. Funding Vote, Kevin Warsh |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-01-31/patrick-mchenry-on-govt-funding-vote-kevin-warsh-video |work=Bloomberg |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He was also interviewed by Politico for its Digital Future Daily newsletter, answering questions about technology and financial policy.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-16 |title=5 Questions for Patrick McHenry |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/digital-future-daily/2026/01/16/5-questions-for-patrick-mchenry-00733800 |work=Politico |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


McHenry also continued to offer analysis on congressional proceedings, appearing on Bloomberg to discuss government funding votes and other legislative matters in early 2026.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-31 |title=Watch Patrick McHenry on Govt. Funding Vote, Kevin Warsh |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-01-31/patrick-mchenry-on-govt-funding-vote-kevin-warsh-video |work=Bloomberg |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
McHenry's transition from Congress to the prediction markets industry prompted scrutiny from some observers. The American Prospect reported on his post-congressional advisory work, noting the proximity between his former regulatory responsibilities and his new private-sector role in the cryptocurrency and financial technology space.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-05-07 |title=Senior Advisor McHenry at Your Crypto Service |url=https://prospect.org/2025/05/07/2025-05-07-senior-advisor-mchenry-at-your-crypto-service |work=The American Prospect |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
The ''American Prospect'' reported in May 2025 on McHenry's post-congressional role as a senior advisor, noting his involvement in cryptocurrency-related policy advocacy and raising questions about the revolving door between Congress and the industries lawmakers previously regulated.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-05-07 |title=Senior Advisor McHenry at Your Crypto Service |url=https://prospect.org/2025/05/07/2025-05-07-senior-advisor-mchenry-at-your-crypto-service |work=The American Prospect |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


McHenry has maintained a relatively private personal life throughout his political career. He is based in North Carolina, where he represented the communities of Hickory, Mooresville, and surrounding areas in the western part of the state for 20 years.
McHenry has maintained his residence in western North Carolina throughout his political career, maintaining close ties to the communities he represented in Congress. His personal life has remained relatively private compared to his public political activities.


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


In September 2025, McHenry returned to the U.S. Capitol to receive an award recognizing his service. During the visit, he reflected on his time as Speaker pro tempore and the broader experience of serving in Congress during a period of significant institutional upheaval.<ref name="rollcall" />
In September 2025, McHenry returned to the U.S. Capitol to receive an award recognizing his service. The occasion also provided an opportunity for him to reflect publicly on his experience as Speaker pro tempore, a role he described in terms of the challenges and institutional resilience it demonstrated.<ref name="rollcall" />


Throughout his congressional career, McHenry was recognized for his work on financial services policy. His role as chair of the House Financial Services Committee placed him at the center of debates over banking regulation, digital assets, and financial technology. His advocacy for a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets earned him attention from financial industry stakeholders and technology policy observers.
During his time in Congress, McHenry's work on the House Financial Services Committee earned him recognition as one of the leading Republican voices on financial regulation and digital asset policy. His chairmanship of the committee from 2023 to 2025 represented the culmination of years of work on financial services issues, and his legislative efforts on cryptocurrency and fintech regulation were noted by industry observers and media outlets.


McHenry was also a member of the [[Republican Study Committee]], the largest caucus of House Republicans, and was involved in the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, which focused on modernizing the nation's emergency communications systems.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus |url=http://www.ng911institute.org/about-the-congressional-nextgen-9-1-1-caucus |publisher=NG911 Institute |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
McHenry's tenure as dean of the North Carolina congressional delegation, a title he shared with Representative Virginia Foxx, reflected his longevity and seniority within the state's representation in Washington.


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Patrick McHenry's two-decade tenure in Congress coincided with a period of significant transformation in both the Republican Party and American financial policy. Entering Congress as one of its youngest members in 2005, he rose through the ranks of Republican leadership, holding positions that placed him at the intersection of party strategy and policy development.
Patrick McHenry's two-decade tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives encompassed a period of significant transformation in American financial regulation and congressional politics. His career arc — from one of the youngest members of the 109th Congress to chairman of the House Financial Services Committee — illustrated the path of an ambitious Republican lawmaker who built influence through committee work and leadership service.


His service as Speaker pro tempore, while brief, represented a unique moment in American legislative history. The 22-day period during which he held the gavel highlighted both the fragility and the resilience of congressional institutions. McHenry was the first person to serve in the Speaker pro tempore role under the circumstances of a successful motion to vacate, a constitutional test that had no direct precedent.<ref name="rollcall" />
His 22-day service as Speaker pro tempore in October 2023 placed him at the center of one of the most unusual episodes in the modern history of the House. The removal of a sitting Speaker through a motion to vacate had not occurred before in the institution's history, and McHenry's role in managing the transition period drew attention to questions about the powers and limitations of the Speaker pro tempore designation. His restrained approach to the role was noted by congressional observers.<ref name="rollcall" />


As chair of the House Financial Services Committee, McHenry shaped the Republican approach to financial technology regulation during a period when digital assets and cryptocurrencies were rapidly entering the mainstream financial system. His legislative efforts on cryptocurrency regulation represented an attempt to establish federal standards for an industry that had largely operated in a regulatory gray area.
On the Financial Services Committee, McHenry's work on digital asset regulation represented an effort to bring legislative clarity to a rapidly evolving sector of the financial industry. His bipartisan engagement on cryptocurrency and fintech issues during his chairmanship laid groundwork for ongoing congressional debates about the regulation of digital assets, stablecoins, and decentralized finance.


After leaving Congress, McHenry's transition to roles in prediction markets advocacy and financial technology consulting reflected a broader pattern of former lawmakers leveraging their policy expertise and connections in the private sector. His bipartisan collaboration with former Democratic Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney at the Coalition for Prediction Markets represented an unusual pairing that drew on both men's legislative experience and policy networks.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-13 |title=Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers |url=https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry |work=Axios |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
McHenry's post-congressional career in the prediction markets space continued his focus on financial innovation and regulatory frameworks. His partnership with former Democratic Representative Sean Patrick Maloney in the Coalition for Prediction Markets reflected a bipartisan approach to emerging financial technology issues that had characterized some of his committee work in Congress.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-01-13 |title=Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers |url=https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry |work=Axios |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


McHenry's career trajectory—from young state legislator to influential committee chairman and brief occupant of the Speaker's chair—illustrated the possibilities and constraints of building a legislative career in an era of increasing partisan polarization and institutional instability in the U.S. House of Representatives.
His departure from Congress after ten terms marked the end of an era for western North Carolina's representation in Washington and for the House Financial Services Committee, where his focus on modernizing financial regulation had shaped the panel's agenda during a period of rapid technological change in the financial industry.


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Patrick McHenry
Official portrait, 2018
Patrick McHenry
BornPatrick Timothy McHenry
22 10, 1975
BirthplaceGastonia, North Carolina, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPolitician, political consultant
Known forChair of the House Financial Services Committee; Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives (2023)
EducationBelmont Abbey College (B.A.)

Patrick Timothy McHenry (born October 22, 1975) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 10th congressional district from 2005 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party, McHenry rose through the ranks of House Republican leadership to become one of the most influential figures in congressional financial policy, serving as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee from 2023 to 2025 and as the committee's ranking member from 2019 to 2023. He gained national attention in October 2023 when he was designated Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives for 22 days following the unprecedented removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy through a motion to vacate the chair. Before entering Congress, McHenry served one term in the North Carolina House of Representatives. During his two decades in the U.S. House, he became recognized as a key Republican voice on matters of financial regulation, digital assets, and fintech innovation. He was the dean of North Carolina's congressional delegation, a distinction he shared with fellow Representative Virginia Foxx.[1] After leaving Congress in January 2025, McHenry transitioned into the private sector, taking on advisory roles related to prediction markets and financial technology.[2]

Early Life

Patrick Timothy McHenry was born on October 22, 1975, in Gastonia, North Carolina.[3] He grew up in the western North Carolina region, an area characterized by its small-town communities and manufacturing-based economy. McHenry became involved in Republican politics at a young age, developing an interest in conservative governance and public policy during his formative years.

McHenry's early engagement with politics was notable for its intensity and precociousness. As a young man in North Carolina, he immersed himself in the organizational machinery of the Republican Party, gaining experience in campaign operations and political strategy. His involvement in Republican circles during the 1990s provided him with connections and institutional knowledge that would prove instrumental in his later political career.[4]

His early political activities included work on behalf of Republican candidates and causes in North Carolina. McHenry built a reputation within state party circles as an energetic and ambitious young operative, qualities that helped position him for his own eventual entry into electoral politics. His roots in western North Carolina would remain central to his political identity throughout his career, as he consistently represented communities in that part of the state during his time in both the state legislature and the U.S. Congress.

Education

McHenry attended Belmont Abbey College, a small Catholic liberal arts institution located in Belmont, North Carolina, near Charlotte. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the college.[5] Belmont Abbey College, founded by Benedictine monks in 1876, is known for its emphasis on Catholic intellectual tradition and liberal arts education. McHenry's time at the college coincided with his continued involvement in Republican politics in North Carolina.

Career

North Carolina House of Representatives

Before entering federal politics, McHenry served one term as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. His tenure in the state legislature provided him with direct legislative experience and a platform from which to pursue higher office. During his time in Raleigh, McHenry participated in state-level policy debates and further established his credentials as a conservative Republican legislator.[6]

His single term in the state House served primarily as a stepping stone to his successful campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives. McHenry's ambition to serve at the federal level was apparent from early in his political career, and his state legislative service gave him the elected-office experience and name recognition necessary to mount a competitive congressional campaign.

U.S. House of Representatives

Election to Congress

McHenry was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, winning the seat for North Carolina's 10th congressional district. The district, located in the western part of the state, included communities such as Hickory and Mooresville.[7] At the time of his election, McHenry was among the youngest members of the 109th Congress, taking office in January 2005 at the age of 29.

McHenry won re-election repeatedly in subsequent cycles, holding the seat through multiple redistricting processes. His campaign finances were tracked by the Federal Election Commission under candidate ID H4NC10047.[8] His electoral success in the reliably Republican district allowed him to focus considerable energy on building influence within the House Republican Conference and on committee work.

Rise in Republican Leadership

McHenry's ascent within the House Republican leadership structure was steady and deliberate. On August 1, 2014, he was appointed House Republican chief deputy whip, serving under Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan. In this role, McHenry was responsible for helping count and secure votes on key legislation, serving as a crucial liaison between Republican leadership and the broader conference. He succeeded Peter Roskam in the position and served until January 3, 2019, when he was succeeded by Drew Ferguson.[9]

The chief deputy whip position placed McHenry at the center of House Republican legislative strategy during a tumultuous period that included internal party disputes over government funding, immigration policy, and the speakership itself. His ability to navigate these factional tensions contributed to his reputation as a pragmatic operator within the Republican Conference.

House Financial Services Committee

McHenry's most consequential committee assignment was his service on the House Financial Services Committee, where he eventually became one of the most influential voices on financial regulation in Congress. When Democrats took control of the House in January 2019, McHenry assumed the position of ranking member of the committee, serving as the senior Republican on the panel opposite Chairwoman Maxine Waters. He held the ranking member position from January 3, 2019, to January 3, 2023.[10]

When Republicans regained the House majority following the 2022 midterm elections, McHenry ascended to the chairmanship of the Financial Services Committee on January 3, 2023. He succeeded Maxine Waters in the role and served as chairman until January 3, 2025.[11] As chairman, McHenry oversaw the committee's jurisdiction over banking, insurance, securities, housing, and financial technology. He was succeeded as chairman by French Hill of Arkansas.

During his time leading the Financial Services Committee, McHenry focused on issues related to digital assets, cryptocurrency regulation, and financial technology innovation. He championed legislation aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets and worked on bipartisan efforts to modernize the financial regulatory system. His committee work on these topics established him as one of the leading congressional figures in the emerging debate over how the federal government should regulate cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Speaker Pro Tempore

McHenry's most prominent moment on the national political stage came on October 3, 2023, when he was designated Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives. This occurred following the historic removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy through a motion to vacate the chair — the first successful such motion in the history of the House. McCarthy had placed McHenry's name on a secret list of designated successors, as required under House rules, to serve as Speaker pro tempore in the event that the Speaker's office became vacant.[12]

McHenry served in this extraordinary role for 22 days, from October 3 to October 25, 2023, when Mike Johnson was elected as the new Speaker of the House. The period of McHenry's service as Speaker pro tempore was marked by intense negotiations among House Republicans over who should succeed McCarthy. Multiple candidates for Speaker were nominated and failed to secure the necessary majority of votes on the House floor before Johnson ultimately prevailed.

The role of Speaker pro tempore during a vacancy is constitutionally and procedurally distinct from the full speakership. McHenry presided over the House chamber during this interim period but the scope of his authority was a matter of debate. Some members argued that the Speaker pro tempore should exercise the full powers of the Speaker, while others contended that the role was limited to presiding over the election of a new Speaker. McHenry generally adopted a restrained interpretation of his authority during this period.[12]

In September 2025, McHenry returned to the Capitol to accept an award and reflected publicly on his experience serving as Speaker pro tempore. He described the period as one characterized by both chaos and resilience within the legislative process.[12]

Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus

McHenry was also involved in the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, which focused on modernizing the nation's emergency communications infrastructure. The caucus advocated for the transition from legacy 9-1-1 systems to next-generation technology capable of handling text, data, and video communications from the public to emergency services.[13]

Republican Study Committee

During his time in Congress, McHenry was associated with the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservative Republicans in the House. The RSC has historically served as an organizational vehicle for advancing conservative policy priorities within the House Republican Conference.[14]

Decision Not to Seek Re-election

McHenry announced that he would not seek re-election in 2024, bringing his congressional career to a close after ten terms. He departed Congress on January 3, 2025, having served for two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives. His departure marked the end of a career that had seen him rise from one of the youngest members of Congress to the chairman of one of its most powerful committees.

Post-Congressional Career

After leaving Congress, McHenry transitioned into roles in the private sector, particularly in areas related to financial technology and prediction markets. In January 2026, the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM), a bipartisan coalition focused on preserving access to prediction markets, announced that McHenry would serve as chairman and senior advisor. Former Democratic Representative Sean Patrick Maloney was named as the organization's CEO and president.[15]

The coalition's stated goal was to ensure that federal law, rather than a patchwork of state regulations, would govern the prediction markets industry.[16] The bipartisan nature of the organization, pairing a former Republican committee chairman with a former Democratic member, reflected the cross-party interest in prediction market regulation.

McHenry's involvement with prediction markets drew attention given his prior role overseeing financial regulation as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. In February 2026, he and Maloney spoke publicly about the rapidly expanding prediction markets sector, discussing the regulatory challenges and opportunities presented by platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.[17]

His post-congressional activities also included media commentary on legislative matters. In January 2026, McHenry appeared on Bloomberg to discuss government funding negotiations in the House of Representatives and the nomination of Kevin Warsh.[18] He was also interviewed by Politico for its Digital Future Daily newsletter, answering questions about technology and financial policy.[19]

McHenry's transition from Congress to the prediction markets industry prompted scrutiny from some observers. The American Prospect reported on his post-congressional advisory work, noting the proximity between his former regulatory responsibilities and his new private-sector role in the cryptocurrency and financial technology space.[20]

Personal Life

McHenry has maintained his residence in western North Carolina throughout his political career, maintaining close ties to the communities he represented in Congress. His personal life has remained relatively private compared to his public political activities.

Recognition

In September 2025, McHenry returned to the U.S. Capitol to receive an award recognizing his service. The occasion also provided an opportunity for him to reflect publicly on his experience as Speaker pro tempore, a role he described in terms of the challenges and institutional resilience it demonstrated.[12]

During his time in Congress, McHenry's work on the House Financial Services Committee earned him recognition as one of the leading Republican voices on financial regulation and digital asset policy. His chairmanship of the committee from 2023 to 2025 represented the culmination of years of work on financial services issues, and his legislative efforts on cryptocurrency and fintech regulation were noted by industry observers and media outlets.

McHenry's tenure as dean of the North Carolina congressional delegation, a title he shared with Representative Virginia Foxx, reflected his longevity and seniority within the state's representation in Washington.

Legacy

Patrick McHenry's two-decade tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives encompassed a period of significant transformation in American financial regulation and congressional politics. His career arc — from one of the youngest members of the 109th Congress to chairman of the House Financial Services Committee — illustrated the path of an ambitious Republican lawmaker who built influence through committee work and leadership service.

His 22-day service as Speaker pro tempore in October 2023 placed him at the center of one of the most unusual episodes in the modern history of the House. The removal of a sitting Speaker through a motion to vacate had not occurred before in the institution's history, and McHenry's role in managing the transition period drew attention to questions about the powers and limitations of the Speaker pro tempore designation. His restrained approach to the role was noted by congressional observers.[12]

On the Financial Services Committee, McHenry's work on digital asset regulation represented an effort to bring legislative clarity to a rapidly evolving sector of the financial industry. His bipartisan engagement on cryptocurrency and fintech issues during his chairmanship laid groundwork for ongoing congressional debates about the regulation of digital assets, stablecoins, and decentralized finance.

McHenry's post-congressional career in the prediction markets space continued his focus on financial innovation and regulatory frameworks. His partnership with former Democratic Representative Sean Patrick Maloney in the Coalition for Prediction Markets reflected a bipartisan approach to emerging financial technology issues that had characterized some of his committee work in Congress.[21]

His departure from Congress after ten terms marked the end of an era for western North Carolina's representation in Washington and for the House Financial Services Committee, where his focus on modernizing financial regulation had shaped the panel's agenda during a period of rapid technological change in the financial industry.

References

  1. ↑ "McHenry, Patrick T.".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ "Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers".Axios.2026-01-13.https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ "McHenry, Patrick T.".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ "Patrick McHenry profile".Washington Monthly.2005-10.https://web.archive.org/web/20090704230015/http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2005/0510.wallace-wells.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ "McHenry, Patrick T.".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ "McHenry, Patrick T.".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ "McHenry, Patrick T.".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001156.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Patrick McHenry — Candidate Overview".Federal Election Commission.https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4NC10047.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Member, Patrick McHenry".Congress.gov.https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ "Member, Patrick McHenry".Congress.gov.https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "Member, Patrick McHenry".Congress.gov.https://www.congress.gov/member/patrick-mchenry/1792.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 "Patrick McHenry looks back on three weeks in the hot seat".Roll Call.2025-09-16.https://rollcall.com/2025/09/16/patrick-mchenry-looks-back-on-three-weeks-in-the-hot-seat/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "About the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus".NG911 Institute.http://www.ng911institute.org/about-the-congressional-nextgen-9-1-1-caucus.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "Republican Study Committee".Republican Study Committee.https://rsc-walker.house.gov/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "The Coalition for Prediction Markets Names Former U.S. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney as CEO and President and Chairman Patrick McHenry as Senior Advisor".PR Newswire.2026-01-13.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-coalition-for-prediction-markets-names-former-us-congressman-sean-patrick-maloney-as-ceo-and-president-and-chairman-patrick-mchenry-as-senior-advisor-302659139.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers".Axios.2026-01-13.https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ "Former lawmakers turn their attention to rapidly expanding prediction markets".Spectrum News.2026-02-11.https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/02/11/prediction-market-kalshi-polymarket-mchenry.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "Watch Patrick McHenry on Govt. Funding Vote, Kevin Warsh".Bloomberg.2026-01-31.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-01-31/patrick-mchenry-on-govt-funding-vote-kevin-warsh-video.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "5 Questions for Patrick McHenry".Politico.2026-01-16.https://www.politico.com/newsletters/digital-future-daily/2026/01/16/5-questions-for-patrick-mchenry-00733800.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "Senior Advisor McHenry at Your Crypto Service".The American Prospect.2025-05-07.https://prospect.org/2025/05/07/2025-05-07-senior-advisor-mchenry-at-your-crypto-service.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ "Prediction markets group bets on two connected former lawmakers".Axios.2026-01-13.https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/coalition-for-prediction-markets-maloney-mchenry.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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